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Im small business owner basically its just me and my son. I'm thinking of hiring someone with a disability. However i'm concerned that most people will pre judge without knowing this individual. Am I wrong or does society still judge by ones appearance.
I'd say they are right. Many people in the business are obsessed with projecting confidence and end up coming across as arrogant and full of themselves - which makes me wonder if they'd be difficult to work with and unable to admit to themselves if they've made a mistake.
Thinking of the top five or so people on my list of business associates or suppliers I like working with, the common trend is they are all no-BS, thoughtful, good listeners, never assume they have the best solution to a problem, never sound like they are trying to sell you on their idea, yet don't seem too hesitant either.
When someone is slick as snot and beaming with confidence and is pushing the wealth of his expertise on you, I tend to assume they are not to be trusted.
I'd say yes, and no. I've met people with disabilities and will admit I've felt uncomfortable with them, but I've also met others that exude an immediate warmth that draws you in. Like most anything else, let the person you're considering stand on their own merits. Do you like them? Can they do the job well? Can they handle interaction with the public? (Because a lot of 'regular' people can't.) That's all that matters.
I'd say yes, and no. I've met people with disabilities and will admit I've felt uncomfortable with them, but I've also met others that exude an immediate warmth that draws you in. Like most anything else, let the person you're considering stand on their own merits. Do you like them? Can they do the job well? Can they handle interaction with the public? (Because a lot of 'regular' people can't.) That's all that matters.
I'd say yes, and no. I've met people with disabilities and will admit I've felt uncomfortable with them, but I've also met others that exude an immediate warmth that draws you in. Like most anything else, let the person you're considering stand on their own merits. Do you like them? Can they do the job well? Can they handle interaction with the public? (Because a lot of 'regular' people can't.) That's all that matters.
This. Totally.
For example, when I go to my local grocery store I sometimes get baggers that are clearly special needs. There is one who bags the items up pretty quickly and fills each bag to reasonable capacity.
Another one I get, is slow as molasses and will put one or two items in each bag.
Don't pay attention to the Harvard lady. She is just one more person who is making money from BS. I never think of the two questions she mentioned. Why would I have to trust someone who is selling me something or that I don't plan to get to know? Also, I respect everyone until they prove themselves not worthy of respect. As far as a disability, hire the person. Then, if they work hard and are honest, they will earn the respect of you and your customers.
Im small business owner basically its just me and my son. I'm thinking of hiring someone with a disability. However i'm concerned that most people will pre judge without knowing this individual. Am I wrong or does society still judge by ones appearance.
I been watching some of these reality tv shows, especially the car rebuild shows, and i think they hire people just because of how freaky they look. There is no way i let some of them work on my car. That JJ dude i would not let him near it. And it seems like the more shows thst come out, the more feaky they are.
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